Several Democratic incumbents are facing primary battles after Zohran Mamdani’s win suggested that being pro-Israel was no longer a universal selling point. Source: New York Times
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Mamdani and Trump Tamp Down Fears Over National Guard in New York City
By Gotham Rex on November 23, 2025
In a Sunday interview on “Meet the Press,” Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect, said he had made a forceful case to the president that troops were not needed in the city. Source: New York Times
Mamdani Urges D.S.A. Not to Endorse a Challenger to Jeffries
By Gotham Rex on November 20, 2025
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani argued that an endorsement of a left-leaning ally, Chi Ossé, would hurt his efforts to secure mainstream Democratic support for his proposals. Source: New York Times
Chi Ossé Plans to Challenge Jeffries, Despite Mamdani’s Opposition
By Gotham Rex on November 10, 2025
Chi Ossé, a New York City councilman, has told allies he is preparing to challenge Representative Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic leader of the House. Source: New York Times
New York State Officials Approve Proposal for Controversial Underwater Gas Pipeline
By Gotham Rex on November 7, 2025
The contentious proposal, previously rebuffed by state regulators who expressed environmental concerns, was deemed acceptable on Friday. Source: New York Times
Jan. 6 Rioter Pardoned by Trump Is Charged With Threatening Hakeem Jeffries
By Gotham Rex on October 21, 2025
The New York man, Christopher Moynihan, appears to be the only rioter so far who has been charged again with committing an offense against an elected official. Source: New York Times
Hochul Endorses Mamdani for Mayor of New York
By Gotham Rex on September 14, 2025
Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York backed Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for mayor, in a New York Times essay. Her support comes as Democrats are starting to coalesce around him. Source: New York Times
Hakeem Jeffries Elected Leader of House Democrats
By Gotham Rex on November 30, 2022
A new trio, including Representatives Katherine Clark of Massachusetts as No. 2 and Pete Aguilar of California as No. 3, will take the reins in January, replacing Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her team. Source: New York Times
Brooklyn’s in the House. And the Senate.
By Gotham Rex on November 19, 2022
With Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer poised to lead the Democrats in Washington, the New York borough that they live in enters the political spotlight. Source: New York Times
New York Lawmakers Call for More Oversight of Hasidic Schools
By Gotham Rex on September 12, 2022
After a New York Times investigation found that many of the private religious schools denied students a basic education, top officials voiced serious concerns. Source: New York Times
Jeffries Fights New York District Maps: ‘Enough to Make Jim Crow Blush’
By Gotham Rex on May 19, 2022
Hakeem Jeffries hopes to pressure New York’s court-appointed special master to change congressional maps that split historically Black communities. Source: New York Times
Robert Lemke Sentenced to 3 Years Over Threats to Journalists and Politicians
By Gotham Rex on December 21, 2021
The same day that Trump supporters stormed the Capitol, Robert Lemke told a congressman’s brother that he was with “armed members near your home,” prosecutors said. Source: New York Times
Maya Wiley Lands Major Endorsement From Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
By Gotham Rex on May 16, 2021
Mr. Jeffries, New York’s top House Democrat, said he intended to engage in significant efforts on Ms. Wiley’s behalf, including making campaign appearances with her. Source: New York Times
Man Charged With Threatening Congressman’s Family as Riot Raged
By Gotham Rex on January 26, 2021
Relatives of Hakeem Jeffries and George Stephanopoulos received threatening text messages as rioters stormed the Capitol, federal prosecutors said. Source: New York Times